My favorite quote for times like this. "Ride the wave, don't fight it."

Yes, yes, exactly this. Thanks, sis.

I'm getting a lot of sweet, concerned messages about my state of mind and emotions, and I appreciate it. I hope everyone knows that I know this is just a part of the process. Of course I'm not going to feel settled here yet -it's only been ( Read more... )

I wish I could post about the endless delights here, but it is not to be...yet ( Read more... )

Very strange sensations tonight, New Year's Eve.  I was feeling just fine all day, and then tonight around Maya's bedtime a feeling of profound sadness came over me. I have no explanation for it, even now. Roland asked if maybe it was nostalgia, and I had to think. I don't wish I was back in Spain; I'm very happy and grateful about how everything ( Read more... )

 What a lovely Christmas day we had ( Read more... )

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Not having internet at this time and having a family is rough.  There are limited hours where we can find the ‘net and with Maya and all we are doing, I haven’t been able to get away when there is something available. Both work and personal contacts are suffering a bit. Apologies to all.

Anyway, we are doing well. Night before last, six of our ( Read more... )

Yesterday got pretty awful at the end, but we made it to our beautiful new home. Spain and France were such a dream to drive through, it was a shock arriving in Belgium (although I had been warned by Barry). The road quality dropped, the signs (and our directions) became unintelligible and roadside services absolutely ceased to be. We made it as ( Read more... )

Landed in Reims, France today, after a 6 or 7 hour journey. Getting the cats out from under the bed and into the carrier this morning was like something out of the World Wrestling Federation, which was a bit distressing. However they seemed to go into "travel coma" on the way and were much quieter than yesterday. They both dove under the bed upon ( Read more... )

Drove to Valence, France, today with the kitties in my car, Barry and the dogs in his car. It took about 7 hours total which was just about all I think I could do. We had lovely weather which helps. Barry found us a nice hotel with all the amenities we need, like a bar hehehe. And a restaurant that allows dogs! We are safe and comfortable. Deci is ( Read more... )